--- product_id: 68491409 title: "Happiness Adjacent" brand: "adam friedian dickrob williams" price: "AED 13" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/68491409-happiness-adjacent store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Happiness Adjacent **Brand:** adam friedian dickrob williams **Price:** AED 13 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Happiness Adjacent by adam friedian dickrob williams - **How much does it cost?** AED 13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/68491409-happiness-adjacent) ## Best For - adam friedian dickrob williams enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adam friedian dickrob williams brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Happiness Adjacent explores the romance between Hank, a nice gay Jewish boy traveling alone on a tropical cruise, and Kurt, a bisexual man vacationing with his wife, Kate. While Hank isn't looking for a relationship, he can't deny his immediate attraction to Kurt and their intense connection. As Hank struggles to get past his own issues and his past failed relationships, he can't help but wonder if Kurt is secretly looking for a way to break up the monotony of his seemingly stale marriage. Is this just a vacation fling, or is it a chance for both men to find true happiness? Shot entirely on location on the iPhone 6S Plus, Happiness Adjacent is the ninth feature film from writer/director Rob Williams and Guest House Films (Shared Rooms, The Men Next Door, Make The Yuletide Gay, Role/Play). DVD Special Features include: Deleted Scenes Bloopers Commentary track ## Product Details - **Format:** NTSC, Surround Sound - **Contributor:** Rob Williams, Rachel Alig, Ian Dick, Adam Fried - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 36 minutes - **Number Of Discs:** 1 ## Images ![Happiness Adjacent - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511X73Xjk3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent though flawed *by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020* This is a gutsy film, shot on a cruise ship, in Mexico, on an iPhone6, costing $800. Budgets don't matter if the script is good. And this one is very good. The "conceit" of Hank talking aloud to his friend, mother, and shrink wears thin by the symmetrical ending (and might have been handled with more finesse). The main problem is marriage. Kurt's wife is a stereotype of female vacuity who, while sick, pushes her husband toward Hank. But viewers learn later that Kurt has already been unfaithful with men. Often hurt by his wandering eye, she would certainly have been cautious on the ship. The comedy of her foolish innocence comes at a cost. Although she is a superb actress, the character she is made to play is incoherent: she is ignorant, then suddenly jealous. We know that Kurt's promises of fidelity, made often before, cannot be honored. Nor would we expect them to be. Because we never see Kurt showing any sustained affection for his wife (a fast dance is not a form of intimacy), we know that he is primarily gay. He pursues Hank relentlessly, lights up around him, begs for sex, and considers leaving his wife. If Hank had been presented with less neurosis (he's been in therapy for ten years) and more intelligence (he reads books), he might really have tempted Kurt to make a life with him. The film, however, sticks to its comedic premise, separates the men, offers each a "good life" ahead, and condemns Kurt to a marriage of such emptiness that even a child will not compensate for the couple's disharmony. Hank's final encounter at the luggage checkpoint suggests that he will go from one attractive man to another. In short: Scratch the surface of this excellent film, and it is very dark underneath. - Michael Squires ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Good movie, but not perfect. *by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020* Happiness Adjacent is a 4 out 5 star romantic drama that takes a very adult look at two guys that hook up on a cruise, one of which is married. Before people get in an uproar about the infidelity, the wife is somewhat aware of his activities. While it might not have the ending that a lot of people might have wanted, it does have a very responsible adult ending, which I'm thankful for. The only reason this doesn't earn a full 5 stars is a few audio technical issues from being shot entirely on an iPhone, and the speaking to a towel as if it was an absent friend. Those spoken thought monologues got a bit tedious. Plus, I just didn't enjoy it as much as the incredible The Men Next Door (from the same writer/director). There's some skin shown (mostly butts), and the ginger cub married man is incredibly sexy. I managed to watch this for free with Amazon Prime, and highly recommend that you watch as well. When I have the finances available, I plan to purchase this, and may even try to get a DVD copy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Far better than originally expected *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018* Having had relationships with bisexual men before, I went into watching this movie with minimum expectations. But having also watched some of Rob Williams' other films, I knew to expect the unexpected. I was pleased with the pacing early in the film, though I thought Kurt kissed Hank a bit early in the proceedings. I liked the romance of the male leads together. There was a good amount of simmer between them, even when they were questioning if they should spend time together or not. The only part I felt ambiguous about was Kurt's need to drink before they got intimate, but I can see how he might have that need, given how his marriage has seemingly stagnated. There are humorous points in the movie, and most of the exotic locations were beautifully captured on film without overshadowing the actors or the plot. I would recommend "Happiness Adjacent" as a good date-night film. It's not exactly a feel-good movie, but it does bring to mind differing aspects of gay/bi romances. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/68491409-happiness-adjacent](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/68491409-happiness-adjacent) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*